July 12th, 2023, Dolní Břežany, Czech — The Brain4Industry Innovation Centre, led by the FZU – Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences officially opened its new campus. Established with the strategic goal of supporting industry development in Czech, the Brain4Industry facility will bring together scientific research, design, and industrial manufacturing under one roof; implementing advanced manufacturing, digital transformation and artificial intelligence at small and medium-sized companies. The new center integrates industrial 3D printing technologies by housing metal and plastic laser powder bed fusion systems FS301M-2 and FLIGHT@ ST252P from Farsoon Europe GmbH.
Figure 1: Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Brain4Industry Innovation Centre in Dolní Břežany with Michael Prouza, Director of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences; Eva Zažímalová, President of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and other distinguished guests (Image Courtesy: B4I Innovation Centre)
Figure 2: Farsoon industrial AM systems installed at B4I Innovation Center. (Image Courtesy: B4I Innovation Centre)
Figure 3: A wide range of Farsoon industrial applications are showcased at B4I Innovation Centre grand opening. (Image Courtesy: B4I Innovation Centre)
Supported by a team of experts in design, material, application, manufacturing and post-processing, the Brain4Industry Centre offers a comprehensive service around additive manufacturing including: product design, topology optimization, mathematical simulations to manufacturing. Along with the professional 3D printing services throughout the entire product iteration, associated trainings are also available in selected technologies. This will allow Brain4Industry Centre to develop its position as technology incubator in the region using additive manufacturing.
“The interest of the private sector in cooperation with scientists from the Institute of Physics is steadily growing, which has already led to a number of interesting results. Industrial cooperation gives a new dimension to the work of our scientists, with our research immediately serving the public interest. I am glad that the Brain4Industry Innovation Centre will significantly develop this line and help Czech companies to become more competitive and will thus support the entire Czech economy.” said Michael Prouza, Director of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
“The scientists of the Czech Academy of Sciences frequently cooperate with the private sector, we have about 400 joint projects and direct contracts between institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences and Czech companies. I am glad that the imaginary doors of further cooperation are opening with this newly established innovation centre,” says the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Eva Zažímalová, emphasizing that this cooperation is mutually beneficial. “For both science and industry, mutual contacts bring new perspectives and inspiration for research and development in the long term. Forward-thinking businesses and scientists across disciplines have long been aware of this.” adds the President.
As a technology partner, Farsoon Europe is proud to contribute in the Brain4Industry project and to demonstrate that 3D printing as an innovative manufacturing method pushing a wider range of end-use applications in the Czech Public.
About FZU:
FZU – Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a prestigious public research institution specialising in fundamental and applied research across a diverse range of fields. With a staff of over 700 scientific employees, the institute is a leading research organisation in Czechia with a vital role in advancing human understanding of physics and its applications in the world.
Our research activities address important societal challenges and help advance scientific knowledge and technology. FZU is a major partner to industry and committed to transforming research into practical applications which have benefits across society. Drawing on finances from European Structural and Investment Funds, we established the ELI Beamlines facility, the Czech Republic’s most significant laser research project. The laser centre’s primary goal is to develop one of the world’s most potent laser systems open to scientists for extended use.
About Farsoon:
OPEN FOR INDUSTRY – Farsoon Technologies, founded in 2009, is a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial level polymer and metal laser sintering systems. Farsoon is the leading supplier of industrial AM technology in China with increasing growth in the international market. In 2017, Farsoon released the first of a new series of machines under the revolutionary Continuous Additive Manufacturing Solution (CAMS), and established Farsoon Technologies-Americas in Austin, Texas, USA. In 2018, Farsoon Europe GmbH was established in Stuttgart, Germany to expand direct operations to Europe. Farsoon is committed to developing AM towards its true manufacturing potential and providing customers with best-in-class systems, materials, software, application and services.
On April 17, 2023, Farsoon Technologies Co., Ltd. was publicly listed at the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market through the Initial Public Offering of A-share. The stock code: 688433. Learn more: www.farsoon-gl.com
